baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0803958-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LENHART STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: An improved method of charging a rechargeable nickel/hydrogen battery comprises the steps of applying a charging current to the battery resulting in a substantially full state of charge, then for a period up to approximately 60 minutes before the onset of discharging, applying a boost charging current at a rate in the range of approximately C to C/20 for a duration up to approximately 60 minutes. The charging of the battery before applying the boost step may include the application of a taper charging current. Also, at the end of the taper charging step and immediately prior to the boost charge, a trickle charging current may be applied at a rate in the range of approximately C/80 to C/500. In another instance, when the battery has been charged to about 70% to 95% of a full state of charge, the linearly decreasing taper charge may be applied until a final desired recharge ratio is reached. Thereafter, up to a duration of approximately 60 minutes before the onset of discharging, the boost charging current may be applied at a rate in the range of approximately C to C/20 for part of or for the entire duration. The times sequence of the initial high rate charge, the taper charge, the trickle charge, and the boost charge, in conjunction with proper control of battery temperature and recharge ratio has been found to increase overall battery capacity by approximately 10% to 30%.
Patent EP-0824299-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MOTOYOSHI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: H05B3/58
Filed: 1997-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating mantle
and a method for the fabrication thereof. The heating
mantle is suitable for heating piping, joints and
valves and for maintaining their temperature. The
heating mantle according to the invention comprises a
heating mantle comprising:
   a heat-resistant and flexible sheet-shaped
core member;   a heating wire fixed with a predetermined
pattern on a surface of the core member;   at least one heat-resistant and flexible
sheet-shaped covering member or at least one heat-resistant
and flexible sheet-shaped insulating member,
which is laid on the core member on the side of the
heating wire; and   a heat-resistant and flexible cover member
enclosing the layered body of the core member with the
heating wire and the at least one covering member or
the at least one heat insulating member.
Patent EP-0853899-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN C
IPC: A46D3/04
Filed: 1997-09-03
Abstract: Non-working ends (401) of nylon tufts and a tuft receiving portion
(403) of a nylon block (404) are heated by a heater (402) and then joined
immediately, whereby they fuse and cool before nylon degradation products
in substantial amounts can be formed. The heat applied to fuse the materials
is at least 350°F above the melting point and the duration of time from the
application of heat to the fusing together is less than 3 seconds.
Patent EP-0853386-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GREGORY PAUL CHARLES
IPC: G11B20/14
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: In a frequency control arrangement 200 of the type comprising an oscillator 270, a mark or
space counter 210, a frequency detector 220 and an error signal calculator 230 - 260, 290 and
in which it is desired to control the oscillator 270 to resonate at a frequency substantially
equal to the frequency of a received data stream, the oscillator 270 is implemented as a four
phase ring oscillator (Figure 1, ref 110) arranged to provide phased clock signals to the mark
or space counter (Figure 1, ref 100). This allows the mark or space counter to be arranged
to measure the length of the marks or spaces of the data with increased resolution.
Patent EP-0907709-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GODERIS IWEIN JOZEF MARIA JAAK
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition détergente liquide et non aqueuse comprenant une particule enzymatique, cette composition ayant une taille moyenne de particule d'enzyme inférieure à 600 microns.
Patent EP-0925695-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BIEDERMANN ROLF
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: Um in Schnurlos-Telekommunikationssystemen das Absetzen von Notrugen effizient und zuverlässig zu steuern, wird eine spezielle Notrufübertragungsprozedur vorgeschlagen, deren Durchführung in jedem Fall zu einer Notrufverbindung führt.
Patent EP-0941366-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LANDER ERIC S
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 1997-11-05
Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid segments of the human genome including polymorphic sites. Allele-specific primers and probes hybridizing to regions flanking these sites are also provided. The nucleic acids, primers and probes are used in applications such as forensics, paternity testing, medicine and genetic analysis.
Patent EP-0883041-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOOPER HOWARD G
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1998-01-19
Abstract: An anti-fraud pull tab system for removable protective barriers in
print cartridges and other modular components used in printers, copiers and
other image forming devices. The pull tab (10) includes a pull ring (21) and a
use indicator (24). The use indicator (24) blocks a substantial portion of the
finger hole (20) in the pull ring (21) so that the use indicator (24) is broken out,
damaged or disfigured when the pull tab (10) is used to remove the protective
barrier (16). The disfigured pull tab (10) indicates the protective barrier (16)
dam has been used, thus making it difficult for a counterfeiter to successfully
reuse or reform the protective barrier (16) and resell the cartridge (14) as a new
cartridge (14). In an alternative embodiment of the invention, a pull tab
assembly includes a pull tab (10) and an identifying tape (48). The tape (48)
secures the pull tab (10) to the print cartridge (14). Affixed to the tape (48) is a
use indicator (24) that will permanently adhere to the print cartridge (14) when
the identifying tape (48) is removed from the cartridge (14). When a pull tab
(10) is unnecessary or undesirable, the identifying tape (48) may be attached
directly to the protective barrier (16).
Patent EP-0864475-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FUJIOKA HIDEAKI
IPC: B60T8/172
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: An anti-skid control apparatus comprising,
between a master cylinder and wheel cylinder of each wheel,
a fluid pressure control valve for controlling the wheel
cylinder pressure, and a reservoir for temporarily storing
brake fluid expelled from a wheel cylinder during anti-skid
control, has a pumpless fluid pressure control device for
circulating brake fluid stored to a reservoir back to a
master cylinder without using a pump, and disposes a flow
control valve for maintaining a constant flow of brake
fluid between the master cylinder and wheel cylinder.
Patent EP-0883320-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HATAKEYAMA TAKESHI
IPC: H04N21/47
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: A network control system is provided which
includes: a network terminal; and a control terminal.
The network terminal transmits to the control terminal
manipulation information indicating a type of at least
one manipulation component and a manipulation requesting
signal corresponding to the manipulation component,
receives from the control terminal the manipulation
requesting signal, and performs an operation corresponding
to the manipulation requesting signal upon receipt of
the manipulation requesting signal from the control
terminal. The control terminal includes at least one
manipulation component, receives and analyzes the manipulation
information from the network terminal, selects the
type of the manipulation component indicated by the
manipulation information, corresponds the selected
manipulation component and the manipulation requesting
signal indicated by the manipulation information, thereby
establishing a manipulation environment for controlling
the network terminal, and, when the manipulation component
is selectively manipulated, transmits the manipulation
requesting signal to the network terminal.
Patent EP-0934834-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG TE-HSING
IPC: B44C1/17
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: A method for painting a mug is disclosed, including the
following steps: (1) providing a surface coating on a surface of the
mug, the coating comprising a mixture of resin and resin hardener; (2)
providing a coloration material by mixing together 30-50% wax or
paraffin, 20-40% resin, 10-50% animal grease/plant oil and 10-20%
pigment; (3) drawing desired patterns on the surface coating; (4) heat
treating the mug; and (5) cooling down the mug and removing the
residual coloration mixture. There may be selectively added steps of
the above described method, comprising (a) making a transpaper on
which desired pattern are printed with the coloration mixture prepared
at step (2); (b) temporarily securing the transpaper on the mug surface
and applying pressure thereto; and (c) heat treating the mug and then
cleaning the mug.
Patent EP-0881451-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CLASEN PETER PROF DR
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: The heat transfer action uses additional heaters (2) in the mantle zone between the heat exchange elements. They raise the liquid temperature locally to a point where boiling bubbles appear on the surfaces of the heaters, which rise between the array of heat exchangers (1) in the mantle zone. There may also an assembly with additional heaters below the heat exchangers or between them and preferably in the lower one-third of the structure. They are connected to a separate heating circuit.
Patent EP-0883014-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ONOGI TAKAYUKI
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 1993-10-05
Abstract: The inner and outer surfaces (2, 3) of a toric
contact lens (1) have respectively a curved surface
having a different radius of curvature wherein the
central axis of the outer surfaces (3) is deviated
downwardly from the central axis of the inner surface
(2). Accordingly, the position of the gravity center of
the lens is lowered because the lower portion of the lens
is thicker than the upper portion. Further, slab-off
portions (4, 5) are formed in the upper and lower
portions of the outer surface of the lens (1). The
contact lens of the present invention can certainly
prevent the relation of the lens on the cornea; provides
good feeling to a wearer, and is safe in use.
Patent EP-0919290-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HUMM SIEGFRIED
IPC: B05C17/015
Filed: 1998-11-26
Abstract: The output device has a thrust device with a cylinder (4) and piston arrangement. The piston is displaced by pressure on one end. A pressure chamber is at least partly formed in the cylinder on the drive side of the piston. A valve regulates a connection line between a pressurized gas bottle (7) and the pressure chamber. A locking device can hold the piston in any position. An Independent claim is also included for a pressure reduction valve for the output device.
Patent EP-0898244-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TRETTER DANIEL R
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: In an image enhancing apparatus (10) that includes a filter (16), the filter (16)
enhances the sharpness of an original image (50) in accordance with a sharpening parameter
(λ). A sharpening parameter selection system (11) is coupled to the filter (16). The
sharpening parameter selection system (16) determines the sharpening parameter (λ) for the
filter (16) such that the frequency distribution of a sharpened image (90) of the original image
(50) by the filter (16) is similar to that of a low resolution image (60) of the original image
(50). In addition, a method of sharpening an original image (50) is also described.
Patent EP-0958708-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EAMES THOMAS R
IPC: H04Q3/42
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: .'invention concerne un système de communication FTTC (fibre-to-the-curb: de la fibre jusqu'au trottoir) fournissant un service téléphonique à des abonnés utilisant des cartes de ligne pouvant être enfichées dans une unité de réseau à large bande. Les cartes de ligne fournissent des services téléphoniques à un nombre de lignes pouvant aller jusqu'à six par carte. Les cartes sont programmables à partir d'un central, et le système comprend l'autovérification des cartes, la vérification des générateurs de sonnerie et assure la vérification des lignes téléphoniques à partir du système vers le poste de l'abonné.
Patent EP-0956732-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PADOVANI ROBERTO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1998-01-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing soft hand-off in a mobile communication system. In current systems, members of an active set of base stations (4, 4A, 4B, 4C) are determined by comparing measured pilot energy with fixed thresholds. The value of providing a redundant communication link to a mobile station (2) primarily depends on the energy of other signals being provided to the mobile station (2). In the present invention, the signal strength of each signal transmitted by other base stations (4, 4A, 4B, 4C) in communication with a mobile station (2) is considered when determining whether to add a base station to the set of base stations (4, 4A, 4B, 4C) in communication with the remote station. A base station is added only if the signal received from that base station provides sufficient added value to justify the impact on system capacity.
Patent EP-0927387-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LYONS GEORGE
IPC: G09G5/36
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: On améliore le rendement en matière de lecture d'information à partir d'une mémoire vidéo dans une carte d'acquisition d'images, une carte d'acquisition d'images conforme à la norme VGA notamment, en mettant à disposition, dans la mesure du possible, l'information désirée à partir d'un mécanisme de verrouillage plutôt qu'en l'extrayant de la mémoire vidéo ou de l'antémémoire. Il est possible d'améliorer des routines menées avec des interfaces utilisateur graphiques, des opérations de déplacement et de redimensionnement d'images par exemple, en extrayant tout d'abord une information relative à tous les pixels mémorisés en un lieu donné de la mémoire vidéo et ce, avant d'exécuter une commande modifiant le contenu de ce lieu.
Patent EP-0996638-A2 (EP)
Title: Methodes et compositions permettant de traiter une croissance cellulaire anormale liee a l'activite indesirable du facteur d'echange des nucleotides a base de guanine
Inventor: BOLLAG GIDEON
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés et des compositions ayant un impact sur l'activité GTPase de membres de la superfamille Ras, de préférence la Rac. Ces compositions comprennent des facteurs d'échange des nucléotides à base de guanine, qui modulent l'activité GTPase, de préférence en présence d'activateurs GEF, les facteurs d'échange cités en exemple étant Rac-GEF et Tiam-1, qui sont codés par certaines séquences d'acides nucléiques décrites ici. L'invention concerne également des modes d'utilisation de ces facteurs d'échange et des séquences d'acides nucléiques, notamment le titrage de ligands reconnaissant Rac-GEF, des régulateurs de l'activité Rac-GEF, et des méthodes permettant de traiter des états pathologiques associés ou liés à une GTPase de la superfamille Ras, y compris Rac.
Patent EP-0956496-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LLOYD CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: A method of detecting an object located within a dynamic scattering media, includes i) directing a continuous coherent light wave of predetermined wavelength into the media; ii) detecting dynamically scattered light emerging from the media; iii) correlating the detected light photons in the time or frequency domain; iv) determining the presence of an object from analysis of differences between the correlation and a correlation which would arise from photons scattered by the media only; and v) determining the approximate position of the object within the media from the analysis of the correlation and knowledge of the mean transport path of the light wave of predetermined wavelength within the media.
Patent EP-0960474-A2 (EP)
Title: A communication system, device and method
Inventor: BERGVELD HENDRIK J
IPC: H04W52/08
Filed: 1998-12-07
Abstract: A communication system such as a telephone system has at least a base station and a communication device to communicate with the base station, the communication device comprises an RF power amplifier having an RF output for coupling to an antenna and an RF output power control input, a power supply having a power supply terminal, a control input and a supply output coupled to the RF output power control input for controlling an RF output power on the RF output in dependence on a signal on the control input of the power supply, a data receiver means for coupling to the antenna, the data receiver means having a data output for providing data received from the base station which represents information about said RF output power, and a table means containing a listing of possible power supply control input values related to possible RF output power values, the table means having a table selection input coupled to the data output of the data receiver means and a table output coupled to the control input of the power supply for using said RF output power related information to select that power supply control input value in the table means which corresponds to a desired RF output power value.
Patent EP-0999735-A2 (EP)
Title: Growing body for plants especially for plant seedlings
Inventor: BELGER CHRISTIAN
IPC: A01G31/00
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a growing body for plants, especially for plant seedlings which can be used for any plant size. The growing body comprises a compact structural shape and is very easy to store or handle. According to the invention, a solid body (1) provided for the plant has an insertion surface (4) arranged on the upper side (3) thereof and is constructed out of coir fiber (2).
Patent EP-0933033-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JELLICI GIULIANO
IPC: A43B5/00
Filed: 1999-01-25
Abstract: The shoe has an upper (1), an insole, and toe and heel caps (4,5) formed by an elastic material coating. The coating also covers the corresponding seam sections (3) between upper and insole. The remaining seam sections are covered by the side edges of an intermediate sole (6), which is fitted later. This sole has projections forming the heel loop (6b), and the end (6c) of the heel loop is covered by the intermediate loop.
Patent EP-0949365-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ARTZT PETER DR
IPC: D01G15/24
Filed: 1999-03-24
Abstract: A carding cover strip (1) comprises a support material (2) fitted with wire hooks (3) of different cross-sectional areas.
Patent EP-0947152-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHAFFEE ROBERT B
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 1992-09-23
Abstract: An inflatable system comprises an inflatable body
(10) having an interior, and exterior, a port (1511)
for transfer of air between the interior and exterior
and a wall (151) separating the interior and exterior.
The inflatable body (10) has a flange (152) attached to
the wall proximate to the port and a throat (1521),
defined by a deformable rim (1522) around the perimeter
thereof, the rim having interior and exterior sides and
a top, the throat being disposed within the port, and
the flange being configured in the port to require all
air being transferred between the interior and exterior
of the body to pass through the throat. The inflatable
system further includes an assembly for removably
covering the throat, the assembly including: (i) a
ring-shaped base disposed around the exterior of the
rim, (ii) a cap hingedly attached to the base, and
(iii) shape means for restricting radially inward
movement of the rim at least when the cap is in a
closed position, the throat is uncovered, and when the
cap is in a close position, the throat is covered by
the cap; and in that a valve is disposed in the cap.
Patent EP-0978805-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HERLYN WILMJAKOB DR
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: The service requirements of a road vehicle are accessed by a control unit (4) that has inputs (1,2,3) and outputs (1,6,7) Also coupled to the control unit are a memory (5) and a mechanical storage facility for components. A dialogue can be established with a call center (11) to manage the process.
Patent EP-0982592-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAKER HAROLD NORDEAN
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 1993-06-09
Abstract: An improved method of determining the amount of estradiol in a
fluid sample and a respective kit therefore is disclosed. In
particular, the invention discloses specific pretreatment
conditions improving the accuracy of estradiol assays carried out
on fluid samples. Likewise, appropriate pretreatment solutions to
be incorporated into an improved assay kit are disclosed.
Patent EP-1000719-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ROMBOLD ALBRECHT
IPC: B28C5/02
Filed: 1999-11-08
Abstract: The spray concrete producing process involves producing a premix of binder and fine-grain additive, transporting it to the site and mixing a coarse-grain additive, brought in from the vicinity of the site, with it. The device used to implement the process has two pressure silos (3, 4), each with an issuing unit, a mixing device (8) and a transporting line (23) taking the mixture to a spray jet (24).
Patent EP-1085570-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZANDMAN FELIX
IPC: H01L23/31
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: A semiconductor package by which contacts are made to both sides of the
dice is manufactured on a wafer scale. The back side of the wafer is attached to a
metal plate. The scribe lines separating the dice are saw cut to expose the metal
plate but the cuts do not extend through the metal plate. A metal layer, which may
include a number of sublayers, is formed on the front side of the dice, the metal
covering the exposed portions of the metal plate and extending the side edges of
the dice. Separate sections of the metal layer may also cover connection pads on
the front side of the dice. A second set of saw cuts are made coincident with the
first set of saw cuts, using a blade that is narrower than the blade used to make the
first set of saw cuts. As a result, the metal layer remains on the side edges of the
dice connecting the back and front sides of the dice (via the metal plate). Since no
wire bonds are required, the resulting package is rugged and provides a low-resistance
electrical connection between the back and front sides of the dice.
Patent EP-0927902-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LOCK HERBERT MARTIN
IPC: G02B5/20
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A device for direct viewing of the sun comprises a body member defining a housing
including an objective aperture and a viewing aperture, the housing containing
light-absorbing reflection means arrange to define a light pathway between said objective
and viewing apertures, whereby total light transmittance is attenuated to an extent such as
to enable the sun to be observed with safety.
Patent EP-0942360-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRUNER CURTIS H
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A mass storage peripheral device for use with a host
computer has a data medium and a sensor for reading information
from the data medium to develop data signals for delivery to the
computer. A memory device containing computer readable
information for characterizing the mass storage peripheral
device is provided, and a data transmission path is provided by
which the computer can access the information contained in the
memory device for characterizing the mass storage peripheral
device. The computer readable information for characterizing the
mass storage peripheral device comprises physical data
definitions. Also, a method is presented for starting a
computer. The method includes reading data from a memory of a
mass storage peripheral device and configuring the computer
based upon the data read from the memory.
Patent EP-0977287-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HUNG LIANG SUN
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 1999-07-15
Abstract: An organic light-emitting device including a substrate, an anode
disposed over the substrate, an organic light-emitting structure disposed over the
anode, a cathode buffer layer disposed over the organic light-emitting structure
and formed of a material selected to permit high energy deposition of a cathode,
and a cathode disposed over the cathode buffer layer and being provided with an
electron-injecting dopant which diffuses across the buffer layer to provide an
interfacial electron-injecting layer at the interface between the organic light-emitting
structure and the cathode buffer layer.